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• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Rural and Remote Mental Health Service Outpatient Services, Whyalla
• Total Indicative Remuneration: MDP4 $198,085 to $256,358 p.a.
  
• Temporary Full-time position working up to 1 February 2026

Overview

The Senior Medical Practitioner is responsible for providing clinical services of the highest possible standard to mental health patients, both in terms of individual performance and by providing clinical leadership and contribution to a multidisciplinary approach to the delivery of patient care. The Senior Medical Practitioner takes active involvement in teaching medical students and trainee medical officers and where appropriate nursing and allied health. They are responsible for participating in clinical audit and quality, safety, and clinical risk management activities, and take a proactive role in research and continuous medical education activities.

Educational/Vocational Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with General Registration.
• Previously enrolled in post graduate training with South Australian Psychiatry Training committee (or equivalent) and Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry.
• More than 5 years’ experience in provision of Mental Health services to clients and their carers.

Benefits of Joining us

At BHFLHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing and employer superannuation contributions.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join BHFLHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

BHFLHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) 

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (Direct Contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 902235

Enquiries

Name: Rochelle Catalini

Title: Admin Officer/Project Support - Medical

Phone: 7425 6140

E-mail: Health.RRMHSMedicalExecutiveAssistant@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

27 May 2025  - 2 weeks from advertising - 11.55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Attachments

 902235 - MDP4 Senior Medical Practitioner Role Description.pdf

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